A metroplex is more than just the sum of its parts. Or is it? To dive into the true character of Dallas/Fort Worth, here we present another segment in a photo series featuring the down towns, old(e) towns and city centers that feed into Dallas/Fort Worth. Each city brings its own character that, together, make D/FW such a special place to live. So keep an eye out for us, we will hit your neighborhood downtown soon. The metroplex, however, is a very large place. To tell its story through only a few pairs of eyes (mine, staff photographer Laura Evans and our new awesome photo interns, Rachael Ellis and Misti Day) wouldn't do it justice. If you have photos of your area city center, send them to our Flickr group and tag them Downtown Your City's Name and we will feature them in the segment on your city.
McKinney is that suburb waaaaaaay up north of Dallas on 75. It was established in 1846 as the County Seat of Collin County. Interesting tidbit: both Collin County and McKinney were named after Collin McKinney, a land surveyor and one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. It is also home to one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the nation, Michael Johnson's youth sports center, and is one of the fastest growing city's in the nation.
Nickname: Mac Town
Downtown Showdown: McKinney
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Local boutique shop
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Wineries aren't just in Grapevine, as you can see here.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
These old-school chairs sit in front of the Antique Mall.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
A painting on the side of the Adorn Body & Home store.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
The token Christmas store.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
A wall reflecting light from the boutique windows across the street.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
Side wall of "Design Collection" store on North Tennessee Street
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Purses hanging outside of Doll Haven.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
Local boutique shop
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Outside the Londoner in the square.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
What use to be the Antique Collection store on 112 E Louisiana
Photo by Laura Seewoester
What are they gonna do, nuke your car if you walk across the street? This is outside of the Collin County Feed and Seed, on the outskirts of downtown.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
A sign outside Pumps- "High octane fashion for your feet".
Photo by Rachael Ellis
Statue of James W. Throckmorton in front of the Courthouse which was built in 1876, the first permanent building on the square.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
A graffiti stencil on the Smitten shop exterior wall.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Smith Drug Company. This place has been handing out prescriptions since the 1800s. Sadly, they have recently closed.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
Some of the sparkly merchandise at Sharla's Cosmetics and Bath.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
The outside of "Market & Square Antiques" which use to be a dry goods store where they kept woman's lingerie upstairs that was kept off limits for men to roam through.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
A new "self serve" restaurant being built in downtown.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
This is the Margaritaville firetruck that tours historic homes in McKinney.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
The blue wall on the side of the Smitten shop
Photo by Rachael Ellis
Enjoy 49 flavors of popcorn at Mom & Popcorn company at 215 E Louisiana Street.
Photo by Laura Seewoester
The doors on the old Collin County Prison. This building used to be a gallery space, but now it is law offices. (Which is slightly ironic)
Photo by Laura Seewoester
For all those snow bunnies living in McKinney.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
The side entrance of The Pantry Restaurant, which use to be A.D. Hope and Sons Hardware store.
Photo by Rachael Ellis
Statue of James Throckmorton facing the intersection of Tennesse and Virginia
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campania says:
There is some great fried chicken at Rick's Chophouse right on the square...
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alexander troup says:
Nice photoblock Storyboard and let's go to that Fried Chicken stand, I am hungery too, in Old Downtown Dallas,...they have run all or most of the Chicken Stand's out, I wonder why, because of the new A.T And T...comming to roost....A.T, Chicken Man With A Rooster's Heart.
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